Cross Creek Nursery
Rooted in Richmond Since 1974

A Tradition of Growth, Care, and Craftsmanship
From a small Carytown shop called Tropical Treehouse, Cross Creek has flourished into a team of over 200 professionals across five dedicated divisions. While our roots have grown deep, our mission has remained the same: deliver exceptional service with a personal touch.
Whether helping you find the perfect shrubs, designing an outdoor living space, or creating elegant floral arrangements, we’re honored to be part of your home and garden journey.
Our Services

Garden Centers
Locally grown plants, expert gardening advice, and seasonal events.

Grounds Management
Professional landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties.

Landscape Design & Build
From vision to reality—custom patios, outdoor spaces, plant installation and complete transformations.

Interior Maintenance
Bring nature indoors with custom plant styling for homes and businesses.

Florist
In-house floral team specializing in weddings, events, and custom arrangements.
Garden Club Weekly Sales
Available at both of our nursery and garden center locations, our Garden Club members enjoy exclusive weekly discounts. Membership is free and includes additional perks.

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From Our Blog
Building a Garden in 5 Steps
There are no rules for garden design; they can be as simple as a meadow of scattered wildflowers or as complex as a formal French garden. Here are 5 simple steps to getting your garden started.
Planting Trees for a Purpose
So you’re looking to add a tree to the landscape. Learn about trees to grow for: full sun, shade, privacy, wet areas, attracting pollinators, providing shade, and four season interest.
Beginner’s Guide to Spring Fertilizing
All plants benefit from fertilization at some point in their life. Fertilizing in the spring is especially important to provide a boost of nutrients and encourage new growth. But, how do I get started?
Seed Starting 101
Despite Virginia’s long growing season, many gardeners like to get a head start by sowing fruit and vegetable seeds indoors several weeks before the date of last frost. Here’s how to get started.
How we Grow 100,000 Spring Annuals
Cross Creek grows tens of thousands of spring annuals each year at our Courthouse road property. Because we grow our own annuals, we can select unique varieties, offer lower prices, and share the absolute best care advice. Here’s how!
Ask Us: Favorite Houseplants
Ask us! Our talented Cross Creek Nursery staff shares their favorite houseplants and reasons why.
5 Steps to Prepare your Garden for the Winter
The return of cold weather that marks the end of the growing season is often bittersweet. Try not to give up on your garden in the final weeks of fall; there’s still plenty of work to be done to prepare for the long winter ahead.